How far is Dallas, TX from Hearne, TX?

The driving distance from Dallas, TX to Hearne, TX is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
154.5 mi
02h 42m
Flight
132.18 mi
212.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.18 mi
Kilometers
212.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.5 mi
Kilometers
248.65 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hearne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Return by in Dallas
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dallas
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Hearne
Thu, Apr 23, 12:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dallas
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West
TX

City in McLennan County, Texas

From Dallas
77.4 mi
01h 21m
To Hearne
77.1 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dallas and Hearne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dallas and Hearne.

  1. 1

    Start on North Lamar Street

    1233 ft · 34 sec · North Lamar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1125 ft · 31 sec · Elm Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Elm Street

    709 ft · 14 sec · Elm Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 30, I 35E

    100 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 West, I 35E South

    835 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35E South

    101 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto South Stemmons Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Stemmons Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    2866 ft · 44 sec · South R L Thornton Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

    89.3 mi · 1 hr 32 min · South R L Thornton Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    620 ft · 8 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 77 Business: Elm Avenue

    2197 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Jack Kultgen Expressway

    740 ft · 17 sec · North Jack Kultgen Expressway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Loop Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Loop Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Marlin Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Marlin Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    9.1 mi · 9 min · East State Highway 6

  16. 16

    Continue on North Memorial Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Memorial Street

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Highway 6

    37.5 mi · 38 min · East State Highway 6

  18. 18

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on North State Highway 6

    6.2 mi · 6 min · North State Highway 6

  20. 20

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dallas and Hearne.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South R L Thornton Freeway
89.9 mi · 58%
East State Highway 6
46.6 mi · 30%
North State Highway 6
6.18 mi · 4%
Marlin Highway
2.71 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.22 mi · 1%
North Memorial Street
2.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South R L Thornton Freeway

Continue on South R L Thornton Freeway

89.3 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
132.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West
01h 21m from Dallas
Leave By
1:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hearne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dallas to Hearne?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Dallas and 77.1 miles from Hearne.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 132.2 miles (212.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.60 one way or $41.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dallas and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hearne.

Stop Ideas Near West

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West.

BUS

Waco, TX

28 mi away
301 South 8th Street
RAIL

McGregor

50 mi away
1 Amtrak Blvd.
RAIL

Cleburne

67 mi away
206 North Border St.
RAIL

Temple

82 mi away
315 West Ave B

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dallas and Hearne. Straight-line distance: 132.18 mi (212.73 km).

Dallas

#1 Dallas

The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population1,343,266
Coordinates32.7830600, -96.8066700
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Hearne

#2 Hearne

City in Robertson County, Texas, United States

Population4,340
Coordinates30.8785200, -96.5930300
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Dallas (-96.80667, 32.78306)
End: Hearne (-96.59303, 30.87852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.45 gal
20.64 L · about $20.60
Round trip
$41.19
10.9 gal · 41.28 L
Estimated CO2
48.4 kg one way
Round trip: 96.9 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $20.60 $41.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.17 $46.35
Premium $4.59 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $3.99 $21.76 $43.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dallas and Hearne. The current time is 21:55:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.